Toronto FC: Toronto FC/Canada Soccer Discussion (2022 Edition) - Italy Edition

[robertmac43]

Has there been any news on what's happening with the WC qualifying?

No news yet. My guess is they wait until closer to the date to decide anything. Hoping the fact that the Hammer is outside we still get to go to the game.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Insigne and Criscito will both join Toronto in June

Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Criscito are both set to join Toronto at the end of this season.

The 30-year-old Italian winger is set to leave Napoli after failing to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension with president Aurelio De Laurentiis, whose highest contract offer was still below his current €5m net per season salary.

As reported by Alfredo Pedulla, Insigne will sign a four-year deal with Toronto with an option for a fifth year, earning €10m net per season plus add-ons. The 35-year-old Criscito will also join the Canadian side, although he wants to wait until June as he’s keen to help Genoa avoid suffering relegation.

Toronto’s entourage will arrive in Italy next week on either January 4 or 5 to iron out the details, meaning Insigne will still finish this Serie A season with Napoli. The 30-year-old Italian winger has scored five goals and provided six assists in 18 appearances this season for the Partenopei.

 

[Quares27]

I think the same rules don't apply to outdoor stadiums? although I wouldn't be surprised if they limited capacity to some extent

 

[LeafChief]

From a reputable italian source:

 

[Pinto]

From a reputable italian source:

I figured there was legs to this one. The two are good friends

 

[LeafChief]

I figured there was legs to this one. The two are good friends

Dude - this is amazing. Who do you think the other striker is that's mentioned in that tweet?

 

[LeafChief]

@robertmac43 - if Criscito makes his way over to TFC as well, where do you think he would play position wise?

 

[Pinto]

Dude - this is amazing. Who do you think the other striker is that's mentioned in that tweet?

I’m realllllllly hoping there’s actually something to the Belotti rumor. Him and Insigne together would tear the MLS up.

 

[Pinto]

@robertmac43 - if Criscito makes his way over to TFC as well, where do you think he would play position wise?

I think he’s more of a Left-Back but can play Center as well. Maybe him and Mavinga as the two CB’s.

 

[LeafChief]

I’m realllllllly hoping there’s actually something to the Belotti rumor. Him and Insigne together would tear the MLS up.

Belotti-Insigne at the top would rival a lot of European teams strikers. Unbelievable.

How much do you think Criscito has left in the tank?

 

[Pinto]

Belotti-Insigne at the top would rival a lot of European teams strikers. Unbelievable.

How much do you think Criscito has left in the tank?

Honestly getting goosebumps just thinking about it.

Even at 35 he can still be an effective MLS defender, he’s good on both sides of the ball. I think from what you posted it said it would be a two year deal? I think that’s the right length.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[TMLeafer]

Gio sure is doing a lot of press

Part of me wants him back for old time's sake, but logically we can't expect him to be as dominant as he was years ago and I'm not sure how he'd take not being "the guy" this time around, let alone the DP stuff.

 

[LeafChief]

Anyone care to throw together what a potential line-up would look like with Insigne/Criscito added to the players we currently have under contract?

What would the starting 11 and bench look like?

 

[Scion]

Dude - this is amazing. Who do you think the other striker is that's mentioned in that tweet?

I've heard that it's Belotti, and that it will be finalized on the upcoming Italy trip. The rumors are that TFC are interested, but apparently the talks are alot farther along than that.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Anyone care to throw together what a potential line-up would look like with Insigne/Criscito added to the players we currently have under contract?

What would the starting 11 and bench look like?

It's way too early to project a starting lineup. There are still many moving parts regarding potential player acquisitions and current roster players that are rumored to be on the way out.

 

[Canadian Finn]

The WC qualifying game in Hamilton is going to be close.

As per news today, Ford is ready to announce cancellation of all ticketed events in Ontario (for a minimum of 21 days).

 

[Puckstuff]

Anyone care to throw together what a potential line-up would look like with Insigne/Criscito added to the players we currently have under contract?

What would the starting 11 and bench look like?

Insgine-Peruzza-Soteldo
Osorio-Pozuelo-Delgado
Lawrence-Mavinga-Criscito-Laryea

Akinola can sub for Peruzza or Bradley for Oso/Delgado.

Soteldo could be gone though, we'll see.

 

[theaub]

The WC qualifying game in Hamilton is going to be close.

As per news today, Ford is ready to announce cancellation of all ticketed events in Ontario (for a minimum of 21 days).

0% chance there are fans in the stadium.

 

[Canadian Finn]

I'm not sure the game can actually be played.

Ford announced cancellation of all ticketed events.

Media is looking for clarification on the wording he used. It's one thing to keep fans out of the arena/stadium, it's another to cancel the event completely.

 

[thehockeysong]

If there's no attendance, the event wouldn't be ticketed

 

[al secord]

Do the Belotti rumors have actual legs? I'll talk my company back into purchasing season tickets if that happens. Insigne would be worth the price of admission on his own.

 

[Confucius]

Well the hamilton game is outside the 21 day window but I doubt it will be a full capacity event. Probably 50% attendance at best.

 

[Scion]

Do the Belotti rumors have actual legs? I'll talk my company back into purchasing season tickets if that happens. Insigne would be worth the price of admission on his own.

Yes, yes they do. Ultimately the decision will be based on whether he wants more money or to play in a better league, but the conversations are serious and TFC thinks they have a deal.

 

[Pinto]

It’s official, official!